Answer One needs to be physically present in the U.S. to file an I-485. After the I-485 is filed, it generally is permissible to travel and return if one is in H or L status and has a valid visa "stamp." Otherwise, one should await the...
Answer In general, yes, both should be sent in the same envelope to ensure they reach the combined files. (18.Jun.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click...
... and we still do not know if the H1B petition was picked in the lottery and accepted for processing, since we did not receive either a receipt notice or our petition back. Is there any way to find out if the petition was accepted...
Answer There is older USCIS guidance that permits travel while an amendment is pending, as long as the H1B visa "stamp" and the original H1B approval are unexpired. In the current environment, however, it generally is safer to await the approval to avoid uncertainty at the...
Answer A B-1/B-2 visa is normally issued for 10 years, even if the passport will expire sooner than that. One can travel with two passports after the original passport expires (i.e. the new passport and the expired passport that contains the unexpired visa stamp). (11.Jun.2018)In frequent...
Answer There normally is no particular reason that the USCIS would have concerns about two I-140 petitions in different classifications. An RFE is unlikely on this matter. (11.Jun.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in...
Answer A B-2 visa is not "sponsored" by anyone. Once the visa is issued, it can be used to request admission for any valid B-2 purpose at any U.S. port of entry. (11.Jun.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance...
Answer The expiration date of your visa is not the issue; you can continue to use the visa until it expires. However, the passport end date is crucial in determining how long you are able to remain in the U.S. Your passport must be valid for...
Answer The TN is not technically one of the limited dual-intent categories, and therefore Canadians who wish to enter the U.S. in TN status are required to have nonimmigrant intent. However, the USCIS has said previously that an I-140 petition is not automatically indicative of immigrant...
Answer There is nothing inherently wrong with CPT, as long as it complies with the regulations. The USCIS does apply a great deal of scrutiny if the individual has been maintaining F-1 status based on CPT. The most frequent CPT abuses seem to occur with day-1...
